Pawnee County's estimated 2026 population is 2,541 with a growth rate of 0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pawnee County is the 70th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 2,781 and has seen a growth of -8.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pawnee County includes 95.39% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (95.39%)
Two or more races (4.14%)
Black or African American (0.24%)
Other race (0.24%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,422 | 95.39% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 4.14% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.24% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pawnee County's average per capita income is $38,641. Household income levels show a median of $54,926. The poverty rate stands at 14.07%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,875 | - |
| Families | $72,386 | $91,084 |
| Households | $54,926 | $68,894 |
| Non Families | $30,208 | $35,292 |
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